In Switzerland and abroad, trade, representation, brokerage and all other operations in the field of maritime transport (shipping), in particular the purchase, sale and rental of cargo ships, chartering, leasing, transportation of goods, in particular raw materials and semi-finished or finished products. The company may carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions (except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE) either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its shareholders and/or guarantee, secure or guarantee loans granted by third parties to its shareholders.